Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Marlborough travel guide

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You're Going to Love Marlborough

With a population of 7,885, Marlborough is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Marlborough to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Marlborough

When to visit Marlborough

Marlborough in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel
Marlborough in February
Estimated hotel price
£58
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Marlborough in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 20 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 70 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Marlborough, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.

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How to Get to Marlborough

Plane

Although Marlborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 36 miles from Marlborough. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Marlborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Marlborough, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Marlborough to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 49m trip. The train station in Marlborough is called Marlborough Bedwyn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marlborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 69 miles from Marlborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marlborough using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Marlborough takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 miles.

Plane

Although Marlborough doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Southampton Airport (SOU), which is located 36 miles from Marlborough. Bristol Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, Loganair, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Marlborough departs from Belfast and takes around 1h 15m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Marlborough, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Marlborough to Southampton takes 1h 40m and costs around £36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about £18 for a 1h 49m trip. The train station in Marlborough is called Marlborough Bedwyn, and is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Marlborough is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 69 miles from Marlborough. You’ll find branches of Turo and Avis, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Marlborough using National Express or FlixBus. From Cambridge, the bus ride to Marlborough takes 75 miles and will cost you around £8. From Southampton, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Marlborough

Airlines serving Marlborough

KLM
Good (1,425 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,602 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,549 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,065 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,493 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,319 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,386 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Marlborough

Most booked hotels in Marlborough

B&B Dorwyn Manor
1 star
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£118+
Crown and Garter
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£98+
The Pheasant Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£74+
The Queen's Arms
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£86+
The Crown Aldbourne
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£51+
the kingsbury 7even 8ight
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£60+

Hiring a car in Marlborough

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Marlborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.64.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Marlborough (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.23 and £21.64.